Do your research before changing careers
2008-04-19
Changing career direction after many years "is a bit like turning an ocean liner around," says Mike Whittaker, an employment counsellor with Ontario’s Job Connect program in Belleville.

Taking a different career path never easy
2008-03-29
To all outward appearances, Julia Spittel has a satisfying career. By day, she's a visual arts teacher and department head in the public school system; during her off-hours she's a professional photographer and potter.

There's little reason to fear exit interview
2008-03-15
The phone call comes in late in the day. "They want me to go to an exit interview tomorrow, whatever that is," said a friend's son, a note of panic in his voice.

How best to counter low job satisfaction
2008-02-09
Job satisfaction means different things depending on where you sit in the workplace arena.

‘Report card’ shows employer grades declining
2008-01-12
Employees who had to endure performance reviews last year can take some comfort in knowing that their employers faced one, as well. And that it suggests that significant upgrading is needed.

Give the gift of workplace wisdom
2007-12-01
If you have an aspiring young wannabe on your gift list this holiday season, a thoughtfully chosen book focusing on specific career needs can be a gift that keeps on giving long into the new year.

Use detective skills to build information literacy
2007-11-10
Information is power. I'm not sure who said it first, but it's a common refrain that has some resonance in our information- driven marketplace.

Information literacy a crucial career skill
2007-10-20
Career security in an uncertain world often depends on information, information and information.

Conferences to get your career on track
2007-09-29
Finding your way around our modern workplace is complicated and difficult, especially if you're the new kid on the block. Yet, along with all the complexities, there are also more resources available in the community now to help this process along.

Patience is a virtue when job hunting
2007-08-18
Nothing annoys readers of this column more - at least those looking for work - than unprofessional conduct on the part of employers and the people who recruit for them.

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